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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.66, 204.94 and 45.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.66, 204.94 and 45.31 is: 67.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.66 : 204.94 = 45.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.66/204.94 = 45.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.66x = 204.94 × 45.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.66x = 9,285.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,285.83/136.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.95

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